Oil interest grows as land leases and farming notes emerge
In Copperas Prairie and Gap area a cold weekend preceded a hog kill Monday. George Meeks of May and his brothers visited E. A. Reece. J. R. Eanes of Comanche and Mr Beshears of near Comanche were in the vicinity for business. Oil prospecting expands as leases are taken. peanuts yield about eight bushels per acre. Bandera county jungle outing referenced. Comanche residents Gleaton family consider relocating. Graham and Livingstone return from Oklahoma with cotton reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copperas Prairie
Gap
George Meeks
May
Will
John
Joe
Merkel
E. A. Reece
J. R. Eanes
Comanche
Mr. Beshears
H. B. Jones
R. T. Jones
Co. J. Graham Sr
C. J. Jr
M. O. Lane
A. ©. Jones
C. W. Johnson
Earl
J. F. Murphy
Bud Graham
Bandera County
Gleaton
Gur Graham
Ernest Livingston
Oklahoma
Clean Up Days Declared for Comanche City
The city designates Friday November 23 and Saturday November 24 as Clean Up Days. Citizens should place trash in the street outside their ward for access by street employees. All work should finish by Saturday night the 24th so hauling can begin Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche
J. R. Eanes
Men’s all wool 3 piece Suits at Slider and Lacy’s
Local retailer Slider and Lacy’s advertises men’s all wool three piece suits priced at 12 dollars and 50 cents. The offer highlights affordable quality for dress attire and formal wear buyers.
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Slider & Lacy’s
Gumi Springs Community Threshing Season Notes
Farmers in Gumi Springs thresh peanuts as R. C. Horner hosts visitors from Wilson Comanche and Refugio counties. George Cade visits Claire Kerley. Miss Anna Kerley shops in Comanche. J. P. Johnson and wife enjoy a Sardis weekend. W. T. Kerley shows improvement at writing.
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Gumi Springs
George Cade
Wilson
Claire Kerley
Anna Kerley
Comanche
Eli Horner
Duncan
C. F. Horner
Robert Stewart
Creamer
George Stewart
Milton Coker
Briar Grove
Walter Horner
Hasse
Travis Weir
Refugio County
Southsonern Texas
Clyde
Ode Sauley
Buffalo
J. P. Johnson
W. H. Davis
Sardis
George Kerley
Camp Bowie
Jim Horner
W. T. Kerley
Coveted by All but Possessed by Few Hats and Hair Dressing
A local ad promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to restore beauty and lustre to gray or harsh hair priced at $1.00. It also cuts prices on ladies hats from $6.00 to $3.85 and $3.00 to $2.05, promoted by Slider and Lacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
Matresses Re Made for One Fifty
Atwood Brothers offer to remake old mattresses to look and feel like new for 1.50 with a guarantee. Also promote sweater or knit cap at Slider & Lary and extra cleansed seed oats at Burks Mercantile Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwood Brothers
Slider & Lary
Burks Mercantile Co
Slider & Lacy
Notice to Teachers on County Report Cards
Those desiring the regular county report cards can get same at Wm. Reese Drug Co. or at The Chief Exponent office. Price to each. In ordering please send the cash with order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Reese Drug Co
Chief Exponent Office
Kodak finishes prints at two cents and more
Luther Dixon of Comanche Texas promotes Kodak finishing films offering free prints and special attention to mail orders with the Kodak Man tag.
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Kodak
Luther Dixon
Kodak Man
Comanche
Texas
Community News Roundup from Bible Area
Weather delays peanut threshing and church singing drew a light Sunday turnout. Cap Cox family welcomes a new boy. Mrs Cotton of Indian Gap visits wintering with daughter Mrs Will Cox. Ruth Evans remains ill. Neal family spent weekend with sick sister in De Leon. School progresses well and Rev Garrett will fill next Sunday’s appointment. Sunday school continues with invitations to help.
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Cap Cox
Cotton
Indian Gap
Will Cox
Ruth Evans
Neal
de Leon
Garrett
An Old Man's Stomach and Gentle Remedies
An aging reader notes that reduced activity lowers food needs and that even careful eating can require aid. Chamberlain's Tablets are described as strengthening the stomach and aiding natural function with gentle bowel movement. Also advertised are boys' overcoats priced from two fifty to five dollars at Slider and Lacy's.
Local Trade Notes and Offers From Area Vendors
Stoves and stove pipe offered with installation to save money. Atwood Brothers advertise Luma Coal at $6.00 and shotgun shells from Burks Mercantile Co. Millinery wholesale liquidation. Feed supplies including bran hay and mixed feed with local delivery. Chuck Pitts invites patronage via The Chief Exponent.
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Atwood Brothers
Chuck Pitts
Deputy Sheriff Endorses Tanlac After Long Ill Health
J D Patton of Keefeton Oklahoma a deputy sheriff in Muskogee county Oklahoma describes decades of rheumatism indigestion and liver trouble relief after three bottles of Tanlac He reports weight gain better sleep restored appetite and renewed energy his wife also buys a bottle for herself The medicine is sold across several towns in Texas and Oklahoma by local druggists.
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J. D. Patton
Keefeton
Okla
Rains County
Texas
Muskogee County
Tanlae
Lamkin
Carmichael & Cayle
Gustine
I. Sadler
Beattie
A. Clements
Men’s Overcoats Sell From Six Fifty to Twelve Fifty
Local shop advertises a line of men’s overcoats priced from 6.50 to 12.50 with multiple styles and sizes available for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slider & Lacy
Slider & la
Cross Roads School Plans Friday Night Occupation Program
Cross Roads teachers invite country children to a program on life occupations this Friday night November 30 1917. The program includes songs and talks on the ups and downs and rewards of a lawyer banker minister and country boy with a note about coal and clothing specials at Slider and Lacy's.
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Cross Roads
Card of Thanks for loss of husband and son
We thank our neighbors and friends for loving kindness and tender sympathy during our bereavement.Mrs Lois Carnes and Mrs Ann Carnes express gratitude for support shown after the loss of husband and son.
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Lois Carnes
Ann Carnes
Holiday Embroidery Supplies Arrive at Tate Brothers
Tate Brothers showcases a wide new line of stamped embroidery goods Silkene silk colors and fast dyes embroidery threads white and coloredBatiste cotton crepe and auto veils priced 1.25 to 2.25 Also Easy One veils and a large lace Baby Sets selection enticing holiday crafters with ready stock and friendly service to save money on porch items for gifts.
Furniture Trade Offer Promises New Pieces for Old
An advertisement promises to exchange brand new furniture for customers’ existing items. The offer targets shoppers seeking affordable options and hints at a phone-in discussion to arrange trades.
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Dudley
Wooltex
Erson Sisters & Co
Pacal
West Side Square
J. C. Henderson
J.D. Patton
Tanlac
Batiste
Auto Veils
Tate Brothers
General Merchandise
N.B
Burks Mercantile
Slider & Lay
Chief Exponent’s Tobacco Fund
Europe
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